Careers at the FTC

In 2017, the FTC ranks #4 as a Best Place to Work in the Federal Government in comparison to 25 mid-size agencies. The FTC ranks #1 in several Best Places to Work categories, including effective leadership, strategic management, teamwork, innovation, performance based rewards and advancement and employee skills-mission match.

For an analysis and summary of FTC’s 2017 Federal Viewpoint Survey Results, please see this report.

Here are a few things that make the FTC great

We take enormous pride in promoting consumer welfare through advocacy, enforcement, and policy initiatives.

We have access to, and the ability to use, cutting-edge technologies on behalf of consumers.

Our excellent work is often recognized by the public and media.

A career at the FTC can provide exceptional opportunities to obtain excellent training, development, and professional growth.

We value, and seek to promote and support the diversity of our communities.

We strive for, and generally attain, a healthy work/life balance through family friendly alternative work schedules and telecommuting opportunities.

We protect American consumers

The mission of the FTC is to prevent business practices that are anticompetitive or deceptive or unfair to consumers; to enhance informed consumer choice and public understanding of the competitive process; and to accomplish this without unduly burdening legitimate business activity. We are proud to serve the American public in pursuit of these goals.

Benefits at the FTC

At the FTC, we invest in the well being of our employees. Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs are just two of the available benefits. We recognize your achievements and strive to support a positive work/life balance. Learn more about the benefits available at the FTC.